Researchers have generated a complete map of the areas of the genome that control which…
Month: February 2010
Commercial fishing endangers dolphin populations, new study finds
Extensive commercial fishing endangers dolphin populations in the Mediterranean, according to a new study by…
Prion leaves lasting mark on memory
Prions are a special class of proteins best known as the source for mad cow…
‘Zen’ bats hit their target by not aiming at it
New research shows Egyptian fruit bats find a target by NOT aiming their guiding sonar…
Facebook removes Microsoft banner ads from site (Reuters)
Reuters – Facebook is taking full control of display ads on the world’s No. 1…
Oracle Patches Flaw, Asustek to Take on IPad (PC World)
PC World – This week brought a mix of IT news. Oracle was forced to…
Apple Bans Location-Based Ads for iPhone Apps (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor – Location-finding applications that give iPhone users information about weather, restaurants or traffic are…
Haiti: International relief efforts remain fragmented, warn doctors
Despite the frightening regularity of humanitarian disasters like the earthquake in Haiti, international responses remain…
Engineers aim to make air travel greener
Carbon emissions from air travel could be reduced, thanks to a new collaboration between engineers…
Melatonin precursor stimulates growth factor circuits in brain
N-acetylserotonin, the immediate precursor to melatonin, activates the same growth circuits in the brain as…